Schema Therapy Counselling in Ballarat Central, VIC

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Anastasia Jones
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I am trained in Cognitive behavioural therapy, Schema Therapy , Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Anastasia is a Clinical Psychologist in Ballarat who specialises in empowering adults to reach their therapeutic goals. Anastasia works with clients who are ready to make changes and engage in therapy that translates into real-life differences. Anastasia prioritises a welcoming, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. Anastasia believes it is essential to take the time to get to know each of her clients and collaboratively tailors treatment to suit the specific needs of each individual. As a Clinical Psychologist, Anastasia works with evidence based skills and tools.
I am trained in Cognitive behavioural therapy, Schema Therapy , Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Anastasia is a Clinical Psychologist in Ballarat who specialises in empowering adults to reach their therapeutic goals. Anastasia works with clients who are ready to make changes and engage in therapy that translates into real-life differences. Anastasia prioritises a welcoming, non-judgmental and safe therapeutic environment. Anastasia believes it is essential to take the time to get to know each of her clients and collaboratively tailors treatment to suit the specific needs of each individual. As a Clinical Psychologist, Anastasia works with evidence based skills and tools.
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Teresa Peers
Psychologist, MPsych, MAPS
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Waitlist for new clients
I offer several different styles of therapies including trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure therapy.
Offering psychological therapy services and assessments from ages 7 and over. Experience in a range of psychometric testing, ASD assessments (ADIR, ADOS, Sensory Profile), cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS), ADHD assessments, Adaptive functioning (ABAS, Vineland), and other diagnostic assessments (PAI, Conners). As I am usually very busy in sessions with clients, the best way to make contact with me is via email. Board approved supervisor offering supervision for 5+1 and 4+2 pathways.
I offer several different styles of therapies including trauma informed therapy, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), exposure therapy.
Offering psychological therapy services and assessments from ages 7 and over. Experience in a range of psychometric testing, ASD assessments (ADIR, ADOS, Sensory Profile), cognitive assessments (WISC, WAIS), ADHD assessments, Adaptive functioning (ABAS, Vineland), and other diagnostic assessments (PAI, Conners). As I am usually very busy in sessions with clients, the best way to make contact with me is via email. Board approved supervisor offering supervision for 5+1 and 4+2 pathways.
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Mind Mosaics Psychology
Psychologist, MSc, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Harpreet at Mind Mosacis engage in holistic treatment approaches using evidence based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Positive Psychology and Trauma focussed treatments.
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
Harpreet at Mind Mosacis engage in holistic treatment approaches using evidence based therapies like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution Focussed Therapy, Positive Psychology and Trauma focussed treatments.
Mind Mosaics works with varied client presentations from general anxiety, depression to complex trauma providing them a safe and a non-judgmental space. Harpreet at Mind Mosaics offers counselling services to various age groups from teenage to elders and holds a research background in lifespan wellbeing. She practices a client centred Feedback Informed Treatment. Often clients respond well to treatment if they are psycho- educated, have goals clarity and holds a shared responsibility in the treatment.
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Elizabeth Holmquest - Paper Daisy Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350  (Online Only)
Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.
Hello! I'm Elizabeth. Are you struggling with family of origin issues from the past and need support? I work with people who have had experiences including (but not limited to) sexual, physical and emotional abuse and/or neglect. You're not alone. Recovery is possible. I support people to achieve the goals and intentions most important to them.
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Ballarat Psychology Clinic
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Ballarat Psychology is a private psychology clinic located in the heart of Ballarat. Our experienced and diverse team of clinicians offer therapy for adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of mental health concerns. We use the most modern psychology approaches to create sustained change and help you build a meaningful life.
Ballarat Psychology is a private psychology clinic located in the heart of Ballarat. Our experienced and diverse team of clinicians offer therapy for adults, adolescents, and children with a variety of mental health concerns. We use the most modern psychology approaches to create sustained change and help you build a meaningful life.
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KIT Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a registered psychologist practicing as a clinical psychology registrar. Within my practice at KIT Psychology, I offer therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. I have a special interest in using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies.
Hello, my name is Kelly. I am a registered psychologist practicing as a clinical psychology registrar. Within my practice at KIT Psychology, I offer therapeutic, evidence-based interventions to young people and adults struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. I have a special interest in using creative therapies as an adjunct to traditional talk-therapies.
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Dr Joshua Comyn
Psychotherapist, PhD, ACA-L3
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350  (Online Only)
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
Something isn’t quite right. It may be that you can’t stop yourself from worrying. Or you are compulsively avoiding things (places, people, certain situations). Perhaps you find yourself flying into a sudden, uncontrollable, panic. It may be that you are feeling down: you can’t shake the sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness in your life. You may be feeling worthless and guilty too. It could be your relationships that aren’t working (partner, friends, family, boss, or colleagues). Perhaps past experiences are haunting you so that you lose your connection to the present and the people in it. Perhaps it's all of the above.
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Megan Pilon - Endeavour Psychology
Psychologist, PsyBA Prov
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Book online at www.endeavourpsychology.com.au - Megan is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist with experience in clinical, community, and workplace settings. Megan has specific interests in helping young people and adults to identify and leverage their strengths, develop their understanding of themselves and their relationships, and meet personal, social, educational, and work-related goals. Megan has a deep interest in the way the mind, brain, and body work together to influence mental functioning, health, and wellbeing, and spends part of her time contributing to research projects for Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre.
Book online at www.endeavourpsychology.com.au - Megan is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist with experience in clinical, community, and workplace settings. Megan has specific interests in helping young people and adults to identify and leverage their strengths, develop their understanding of themselves and their relationships, and meet personal, social, educational, and work-related goals. Megan has a deep interest in the way the mind, brain, and body work together to influence mental functioning, health, and wellbeing, and spends part of her time contributing to research projects for Deakin University’s Food and Mood Centre.
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Martin Gladman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Hello, my name is Martin. I work as a Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. As a Clinical Sexologist, I support individuals and their partner/s to address concerns about their sexual function and overall sexual well-being. These can include difficulties relating to erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, as well as other difficulties with sex and relating. I also support clients in discussing topics relating to sexuality and gender more generally, with a particular interest in helping people with unwanted or distressing legal paraphilias.
Hello, my name is Martin. I work as a Clinical Sexologist, Relationship Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. As a Clinical Sexologist, I support individuals and their partner/s to address concerns about their sexual function and overall sexual well-being. These can include difficulties relating to erectile dysfunction, premature or delayed ejaculation, vulvodynia, vaginismus, as well as other difficulties with sex and relating. I also support clients in discussing topics relating to sexuality and gender more generally, with a particular interest in helping people with unwanted or distressing legal paraphilias.
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Aleksandra Kajpust
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350  (Online Only)
I am a passionate, caring and dedicated European who loves helping others. I travel and engage with others with passion and am curious about the world and people. I have developed a reputation for an inquisitive and warm environment in the therapy room. I believe my good energy and genuine enthusiasm encourages people to learn about their mind and behaviour! I love working with kids, adolescents, and adults who have a strong desire to question and understand themselves in their own unique ways. I work collaboratively to develop an evidence-based treatment plan with my clients, empowering them to take control of their lives and goals
I am a passionate, caring and dedicated European who loves helping others. I travel and engage with others with passion and am curious about the world and people. I have developed a reputation for an inquisitive and warm environment in the therapy room. I believe my good energy and genuine enthusiasm encourages people to learn about their mind and behaviour! I love working with kids, adolescents, and adults who have a strong desire to question and understand themselves in their own unique ways. I work collaboratively to develop an evidence-based treatment plan with my clients, empowering them to take control of their lives and goals
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Rachael Jolly
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
I'm a passionate trauma and couples therapist. Helping you to reconnect with your body; being able to live your life more presently and without fear. Supporting you to feel safe in mind and body to return home. I’m here to support you to make meaning of your experiences, be present with, understand and give voice to your feelings. When our mind and body are living with unhealed trauma wounds - we can be reactionary in our relationships.
I'm a passionate trauma and couples therapist. Helping you to reconnect with your body; being able to live your life more presently and without fear. Supporting you to feel safe in mind and body to return home. I’m here to support you to make meaning of your experiences, be present with, understand and give voice to your feelings. When our mind and body are living with unhealed trauma wounds - we can be reactionary in our relationships.
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Online Therapists

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Nav Wellington (Life Growth Psychology)
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Nav draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Nav is a skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive experience. Nav is also a board-approved supervisor and is available to supervise psychologists, provisional psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies. Nav is passionate about working with individual adult clients to promote their well-being, helping them to develop the tools to effectively manage challenges and build meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Nav aims to develop a rich and fulfilling therapeutic space with his clients and has a particular focus on helping his clients to create meaningful change and growth.
Nav draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance, and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Nav is a skilled and compassionate clinical psychologist with extensive experience. Nav is also a board-approved supervisor and is available to supervise psychologists, provisional psychologists and clinical registrars in a broad range of therapies. Nav is passionate about working with individual adult clients to promote their well-being, helping them to develop the tools to effectively manage challenges and build meaningful relationships with themselves and others. Nav aims to develop a rich and fulfilling therapeutic space with his clients and has a particular focus on helping his clients to create meaningful change and growth.
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David Temme
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Carlton, VIC 3053
I work from within a Schema Therapy & EMDR framework in order to meet the needs of my clients.
Hello and welcome my name is David, and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I often work with people who are struggling with long-term and ongoing interpersonal patterns, routed in childhood that leave them feeling unhappy, dissatisfied and unable to move forward.  I generally work with people on a longer-term basis, taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and getting to know them beyond their presenting problems.
I work from within a Schema Therapy & EMDR framework in order to meet the needs of my clients.
Hello and welcome my name is David, and I am an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Psychotherapist. I often work with people who are struggling with long-term and ongoing interpersonal patterns, routed in childhood that leave them feeling unhappy, dissatisfied and unable to move forward.  I generally work with people on a longer-term basis, taking time to develop a therapeutic relationship and getting to know them beyond their presenting problems.
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Carolina Barbosa
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Essendon, VIC 3040
Carolina’s practice draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy approaches.
Carolina is warm and authentic in her approach to therapy. She focuses on assisting people during the perinatal period with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and grief/loss. She understands the importance of creating a compassionate, reflective and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their challenges. Carolina is dedicated to creating a shared understanding of the nature and origins of presenting difficulties as a foundation for therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to facilitate changes aligned with their values, and to create meaning and acceptance of their individual experiences.
Carolina’s practice draws primarily from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy approaches.
Carolina is warm and authentic in her approach to therapy. She focuses on assisting people during the perinatal period with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and grief/loss. She understands the importance of creating a compassionate, reflective and non-judgemental space for clients to explore their challenges. Carolina is dedicated to creating a shared understanding of the nature and origins of presenting difficulties as a foundation for therapy. She works collaboratively with clients to facilitate changes aligned with their values, and to create meaning and acceptance of their individual experiences.
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Sharon Didone
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Belmont, VIC 3216
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Sharon has a strong professional interest in collaboratively working with and supporting those who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Areas included, but not limited to, are anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, grief and trauma.
These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy.
Sharon has a strong professional interest in collaboratively working with and supporting those who are experiencing a range of mental health challenges. Areas included, but not limited to, are anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, grief and trauma.
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Savleen Bajaj (Life Growth Psychology)
Psychologist, MAPS
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
Savleen draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Skills, Internal Family Systems, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
Savleen draws on evidence-based interventions, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Skills, Internal Family Systems, and Insight Oriented Therapy.
Savleen is a clinical psychologist with experience in treating a wide range of mental health conditions. Her practice is guided by genuine care for her clients. She works with individual adults and couples with a wide range of issues. Savleen focuses on engaging her clients to achieve long-term meaningful growth in a compassionate, safe, supportive and culturally sensitive environment. She has a warm and collaborative approach to therapy and encourages her clients to identify their strengths whilst they examine and compassionately reflect on their lives. She is dedicated to supporting her client's in experiencing improved wellbeing.
(03) 9068 5037 View (03) 9068 5037
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Joan Burchell-Quirk
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Eltham, VIC 3095
Joan uses a diverse range of therapies such as schema therapy, sand play therapy, EMDR & psychodynamic therapy.
Joan specialises in victims of sexual assault, children & adolescents who display harmful sexualised behaviours, complex trauma, mental health, the LGBTIQA+ community & relationship dynamics.
Joan uses a diverse range of therapies such as schema therapy, sand play therapy, EMDR & psychodynamic therapy.
Joan specialises in victims of sexual assault, children & adolescents who display harmful sexualised behaviours, complex trauma, mental health, the LGBTIQA+ community & relationship dynamics.
(03) 8400 0399 View (03) 8400 0399
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Roisin Lynch
Psychologist, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Fitzroy, VIC 3065
I offer the following evidenced-based therapies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT).
I see adults, and adolescents (14+) and their parents/carers in a calming and welcoming space in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
I offer the following evidenced-based therapies: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy and Attachment Based Family Therapy (ABFT).
I see adults, and adolescents (14+) and their parents/carers in a calming and welcoming space in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
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Photo of Ash Ruskin - Authentic You Therapy, Clinical Social Work/Therapist in Ballarat Central, VIC
Ash Ruskin - Authentic You Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Thornbury, VIC 3071
Ash is an accredited social worker and therapist, working with adults from diverse backgrounds and identities, practicing on unceded Wurundjeri country. She specialises in supporting people impacted by life challenges, including those experiencing anxiety and depression. Ash offers individual therapy, utilising evidence-based modalities such as Schema Therapy. With a background in individual and group counselling, working with victim/survivors and perpetrators of family violence, suicide crisis support, and disability work, Ash is passionate about empowering individuals to work towards their goals and embrace their authentic selves.
Ash is an accredited social worker and therapist, working with adults from diverse backgrounds and identities, practicing on unceded Wurundjeri country. She specialises in supporting people impacted by life challenges, including those experiencing anxiety and depression. Ash offers individual therapy, utilising evidence-based modalities such as Schema Therapy. With a background in individual and group counselling, working with victim/survivors and perpetrators of family violence, suicide crisis support, and disability work, Ash is passionate about empowering individuals to work towards their goals and embrace their authentic selves.
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Melanie Colhoun - Integrated Psychology Centre
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Bentleigh, VIC 3204
  Her therapeutic approach includes; trauma informed Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness training and Schema Therapy.
Melanie is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Integrated Psychology Centre, a group private practice including Clinical, Counselling. Health, Educational & Developmental registered psychologists. A Graduate of Monash University, Melanie has over eighteen years experience in private practice and other clinical settings including; university counselling, employee assistance programmes, employment services, asylum seeker detention centres and educational settings. Melanie works with adolescents and adults.
  Her therapeutic approach includes; trauma informed Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness training and Schema Therapy.
Melanie is the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Integrated Psychology Centre, a group private practice including Clinical, Counselling. Health, Educational & Developmental registered psychologists. A Graduate of Monash University, Melanie has over eighteen years experience in private practice and other clinical settings including; university counselling, employee assistance programmes, employment services, asylum seeker detention centres and educational settings. Melanie works with adolescents and adults.
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How does schema therapy work?

Schema therapy is based on the idea that maladaptive thought patterns formed in childhood—that other people can never be relied on, for example—can interfere with healthy functioning in adulthood. Accordingly, schema therapy works by directly targeting such unhealthy schemas, identifying their consequences, and replacing them with more adaptive ways of thinking. To this end, schema therapists aim to “reparent” the client by offering what they didn’t get in childhood—validation, for instance, or compassion—to reorient their worldview.

Is schema therapy evidence-based?

Schema therapy is still considered relatively new, and research on its efficacy is still in progress. However, some studies have concluded that it can be effective at treating certain mental health conditions, most notably personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder. Evidence for its efficacy in treating conditions like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and OCD is promising but less conclusive, and experts warn that much of the existing research is of low quality.

Is schema therapy a type of CBT?

Schema therapy is based on many principles of CBT, most notably the process of recognising and challenging maladaptive thought patterns. But because schema therapy also draws from other approaches,including psychoanalysis and Gestalt therapy, it is not considered a form of CBT. It also typically delves deeper into the client’s childhood than does CBT.

How does schema therapy work?

Schema therapy does not call for a set number of sessions and is instead open-ended, with the treatment timeline depending on the client’s primary concern(s), progress, and preferences. Treatment that lasts between six months and two years is common, though many clients will start to see progress much earlier than that.